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T143 VHW

1999 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

133,747 mi
Last recorded133,747 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT143 VHW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 133,747 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 133,747 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 131,573 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 131,545 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength reaf leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 129,257 miles

underbody has corrosion. Not structural

Fail 2 Feb 2024 129,257 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

underbody has corrosion. Not structural

Pass 23 Nov 2022 126,595 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 126,528 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 122,742 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 119,789 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 119,789 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 115,043 miles

Various areas of corrosion but all outside of prescribed areas.

Fail 27 Mar 2019 115,030 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (x2 patches) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Various areas of corrosion but outside of prescribed areas

Pass 27 Mar 2018 109,172 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 109,172 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/70/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Rear and side repeater (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play Both (2.6.2)

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front chassis leg corroded

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

both front jacking points slightly corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 9 Feb 2017 102,114 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 102,114 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheelarch within 30cm gearbox mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring mounting [front] (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 95,624 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner track rod end worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 95,624 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner track rod end worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 90,737 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both offside and nearside inner sills corroded

power sreering pipes corroded

rear cross member corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2014 90,737 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both offside and nearside inner sills corroded

power sreering pipes corroded

rear cross member corroded

wiper blades poor

Pass 4 Dec 2013 88,728 miles

Corrosion to centre of nearside inner sill

Fail 26 Nov 2013 88,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front chassis rails corroded

Corrosion to centre of nearside inner sill

Offside rear brake binding

Pass 11 Dec 2012 83,674 miles

Centre of nearside inner sill corroded, not in prescribed area

Fail 8 Nov 2012 83,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre of nearside inner sill corroded, not in a prescribed area

Pass 26 Oct 2011 78,750 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear inner body sill corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2010 74,051 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 73,979 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 68,919 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to rear crossmember

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 68,875 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front crossmember corroded not prescribed area

Heavy surface corrosion to rear crossmember

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 63,222 miles

Nearside number plate light loose

Fail 22 Oct 2008 63,192 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside number plate light loose

Pass 9 Nov 2007 58,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 58,673 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

bolt on radiater crossmember is showing signs of rust

Pass 16 Oct 2006 51,944 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 43,109 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 43,109 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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T143 VHW is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 64,252 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T143 VHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T143 VHW is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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